Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do is in harmony. ~Mahatma Gandhi~ Twenty Choices You Can Make to Determine Your Level of Happiness An excerpt of the transcript from t…

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Front: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." - Guillaume Apollinaire Inside: Blank Made in USA. Envelope included. 6.25"x4.5"

From time to time, we all seek refuge in fond memories from our past; reminiscing about warm, cozy places where we once felt safe, blissful moments when everything seemed possible, significant others that made us feel important, made us feel loved... All these nostalgic reflections trigger a bittersweet, fuzzy emotion that gives a different perspective to our never-ending pursuit of happiness..! The Pursuit of Happiness: Nostalgia expansion introduces the concept of reminiscences; fond childhood memories, unfulfilled desires, dreams and aspirations of the past that players long to revive and pursue... Reminiscence deck features double-sided cards that, once their requirements are met, unlock unique card types and game-play options to the players. Dealt from the very beginning of the game, these cards will drive players' game choices as they genuinely promote planning ahead. Is it ever really too late to chase your deepest dreams and desires? The expansion also enriches existing card types (Projects, Items, Activities, Jobs, Partners, Life Goals and Child Traits) in order to guarantee a true “blast from the past” experience!

\"What do women want? It's a time-old question, but if you head out into America and talk to women one-on-one, as Jill Filipovic has done, you discover that what they want is happiness. Despite what recent books, articles, or TV shows would have you believe, real women are less concerned about 'having it all,' 'leaning in,' or 'settling for Mr. Good Enough.' Unsurprisingly, the way to achieve happiness is as varied as the realities they face. In [this book], Filipovic argues that the main obstacle standing in between women and happiness is a rigged system\"\nWhat do women want? The same thing men were promised in the Declaration of Independence: happiness, or at least the freedom to pursue it.For women, though, pursuing happiness is a complicated endeavor, and if you head out into America and talk to women one-on-one, as Jill Filipovic has done, you'll see that happiness is indelibly shaped by the constraints of gender, the expectations of feminine sacrifice, and the myriad ways that womanhood itself differs along lines of race, class, location, and identity.In The H-Spot, Filipovic argues that the main obstacle standing in-between women and happiness is a rigged system. In this world of unfinished feminism, men have long been able to \"have it all\" because of free female labor, while the bar of achievement for women has only gotten higher. Never before have women at every economic level had to work so much (whether it's to be an accomplished white-collar employee or just make ends meet). Never before have the standards of feminine perfection been so high. And never before have the requirements for being a \"good mother\" been so extreme. If our laws and policies made women's happiness and fulfillment a goal in and of itself, Filipovic contends, many of our country's most contentious political issues--from reproductive rights to equal pay to welfare spending--would swiftly be resolved.Filipovic argues that it is more important than ever to prioritize women's happiness-and that doing so will make men's lives better, too. Here, she provides an outline for a feminist movement we all need and a blueprint for how policy, laws, and society can deliver on the promise of the pursuit of happiness for all.

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Happiness is a state, it is a feeling of contentment. it's about the person you are, the choices you make and are content with yourself. Happiness quotes.

Jill Filipovic’s new book, "The H-Spot," argues for a movement that de-emphasizes women’s equality—and focuses instead on their fulfillment.

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Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness is the first professional title dedicated to addressing a school's reading culture with a focus on the needs of immigrant and refugee students and families--including learning their target language, English.Dr. Vu presents the research-informed six conditions of culture--Commitment, Collection, Clock, Conversation, Connection, and Celebration--that create a school environment where immigrant and refugee students can thrive. Additionally, Dr. Vu provides practical strategies that most effectively support students who are new to this country.

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About The Happiness of Pursuit A remarkable guide to the quests that give our lives meaning—and how to find your own—from the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup and 100 Side Hustles   “If you like complacency and mediocrity, do not read this book. It’s dangerously inspiring.”—A. J. Jacobs, author of The Know-It-All   When he set out to visit all of the planet’s countries by age thirty-five, compulsive goal-seeker Chris Guillebeau never imagined that his journey’s biggest revelation would be how many people like himself exist—each pursuing a challenging quest. These quests are as diverse as humanity itself, involving exploration, the pursuit of athletic or artistic excellence, or battling against injustice and poverty. Everywhere that Chris visited he found ordinary people working toward extraordinary goals, making daily down payments on their dreams. These “questers” included a suburban mom pursuing a wildly ambitious culinary project, a DJ producing the world’s largest symphony, a young widower completing the tasks his wife would never accomplish—and scores of others writing themselves into the record books.   The more Chris spoke with these strivers, the more he began to appreciate the direct link between questing and long-term happiness, and he was compelled to complete a comprehensive study of the phenomenon. In The Happiness of Pursuit , he draws on interviews with hundreds of questers, revealing their secret motivations, their selection criteria, the role played by friends and family, their tricks for solving logistics, and the importance of documentation. Equally fascinating is Chris’s examination of questing’s other side. What happens after the summit is climbed, the painting hung, the endurance record broken, the at-risk community saved?   A book that challenges each of us to take control—to make our lives be about something while at the same time remaining clear-eyed about the commitment— The Happiness of Pursuit will inspire readers of every age and aspiration. It’s a playbook for making your life count.   “ The Happiness of Pursuit is smart, honest, and dangerous. Why dangerous? Because it is as practical as it is inspiring. You won’t just be daydreaming about your quest—you’ll be packing for it!”—Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, author of Daring Greatly

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For so many years, I let my fears dictate how I live my life. It became so comforting that I used it to stop myself from trying anything new, even when I know it'll make me happy. What I learned over the years is that fear is just our bad…

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In our pursuit of happiness, we often overlook the simple joys of life. It is easy to be consumed by big goals and grand ambitions, but we fail to acknowledge the small, stupid, silly little things…

Book Synopsis A compelling exploration of how our pursuit of happiness makes us unhappy We live in an age of unprecedented prosperity, yet everywhere we see signs that our pursuit of happiness has proven fruitless. Dissatisfied, we seek change for the sake of change--even if it means undermining the foundations of our common life. In Why We Are Restless, Benjamin and Jenna Storey offer a profound and beautiful reflection on the roots of this malaise and examine how we might begin to cure ourselves. Drawing on the insights of Montaigne, Pascal, Rousseau, and Tocqueville, Why We Are Restless explores the modern vision of happiness that leads us on, and the disquiet that follows it like a lengthening shadow. In the sixteenth century, Montaigne articulated an original vision of human life that inspired people to see themselves as individuals dedicated to seeking contentment in the here and now, but Pascal argued that we cannot find happiness through pleasant self-seeking, only anguished God-seeking. Rousseau later tried and failed to rescue Montaigne's worldliness from Pascal's attack. Steeped in these debates, Tocqueville visited the United States in 1831 and, observing a people "restless in the midst of their well-being," discovered what happens when an entire nation seeks worldly contentment--and finds mostly discontent. Arguing that the philosophy we have inherited, despite pretending to let us live as we please, produces remarkably homogenous and unhappy lives, Why We Are Restless makes the case that finding true contentment requires rethinking our most basic assumptions about happiness. Review Quotes "Excellent. . . . Why We Are Restless stands out among other books like it by answering the question implied by its title with rigor and charity."---Matt Dinan, Hedgehog Review"[A] terrific book. Hard to understand modern secular culture if you don't know anything about Montaigne."---Timothy Keller, New York Times bestselling author"Unapologetically earnest . . . brave and countercultural."---Joe Moran, Times Higher Education"Beautifully written and carefully argued, it's as searching as it is subtle. . . . [Why We Are Restless] does a magnificent job of summarizing four hugely important thinkers with impressive clarity, wit, and brevity and raises some profound questions about the modern quest for happiness in the process."---Andrew Wilson, Gospel Coalition""Why We Are Restless is a rich analysis of why we are unhappy and what we might begin to do about it.""---Nathaniel Peters, Law & Liberty"[Benjamin and Jenna Storey's] book is an education in the irony and complexity of the modern quest for contentment, and in the pre-modern sources required for any understanding of how to actually achieve meaningful contentment. . . . I can't recommend it enough."---Yuval Levin, National Review"A great read for pastors, theologians, and Christians who want to think deeply and critically about the culture."---Stephen Roberts, Modern Reformation"A powerful case that the invention of 'immanent contentment' in early modern France has everything to do with the infinite restlessness of the postmodern United States."---Delaney Thull, Fare Forward"Culturally significant. . . . this study is a rich resource for reflection."-- "Paradigm Explorer""I have read many critiques of liberalism, but none so original as Why We Are Restless."---Barton Swaim, Wall Street Journal"Throughout this excellent book, the Storeys provide a model for how the thought of the past can be made vital."---Diana Schaub, Claremont Review of Books"Written in an engaging and compact style, [Why We Are Restless] is essential reading for all observers of the persistent, often hidden, but increasingly visible unhappiness of contemporary life. Benjamin and Jenna Storey have done us the service of restoring some of the deepest arguments about human happiness that lie at the roots of modern politics."---Adam Thomas, Public Discourse About the Author Benjamin Storey and Jenna Silber Storey are Senior Fellows at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., and Research Professors at Furman University. They live in Greenville, South Carolina, with their three children. Website jbstorey.com

Is the pursuit of happiness, which we Americans will celebrate later this week, a worthy goal? Many have said no, on the grounds that happiness comes only to those who […]